Course I already had the $75 dollar tool.  

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Even if you only buy rentals or fix and flips don't discount this strategy from your tool belt.

Express Payout subscriptions for landlords, which are $2.99/mo per unit.I hope that helps clarify a bit, and explains why we're able to offer the core tools for free!

Is there some sort of tool that you use?

They are a real estate Brokerage catering to real estate investors only and there is also a community you can join, similar to the one here at Bigger Pockets, but focused soley on Southern Ontario.  

Can I still use the comps as a negotiating tool or should I just not even mention them?

The most common culprit is the contractor leaving tools openly visible to invite the attention or not properly locking/closing off the building.

There is very little chance you will rent to an "executive" for this property, unless that area caters to certain businesses in a 20-30 minute drive, or less.Think about this -- you want your executive to fly into O'Hare or Midway, then drive 2 hours out to your property, then drive 2 hours back into the city for clients or meetings or whatever it is they are doing?

I do have a lot of construction experience and all the tools that I would need for remodel so fixing it up is a possibility.